Cat Rescue Mission Reaches Korea

THE WHISKAS mission to rescue stowaway cat Colin’s
is underway today, with Westgate Tanker Terminal
Superintendent Gordon MacPherson at the South Korean Port of
Yeosu ready to collect Colin’s when she arrives.

The
adventurous cat, who normally lives at Westgate’s tanker
terminal, Port Taranaki, has spent the past two weeks on the
methanol tanker Tomiwaka, after stowing away when it was in
New Plymouth.

Whiskas spokesperson Jeff Herkt says the
Tomiwaka has been delayed due to poor weather and the tanker
is expected to dock at Yeosu later today.

“It’s not
everyday a cat gets to go on a sea voyage,” he said. “She
seems to be having the adventure of her life.”

Colin’s has
been sleeping on the sofa in the second engineer’s cabin
while on the Tomiwaka.

Westgate spokesperson Jon Hacon
said Westgate had been working closely with MAF to obtain a
permit to bring Colin’s home. “There are lots of conditions
to meet and we’re respecting those,” he said.

Colin’s will
travel in a sealed cage from the Tomiwaka to her Korean Air
flight home, under the personal supervision of Mr MacPherson
and a staff member from the Yeosu Quarantine Authority.

Mr
MacPherson and Colin’s are expected back in New Zealand
later this week.

“We’re all dead chuffed to see Colin’s
coming back from her OE,” Mr Hacon said. “She’s been a bit
of a naughty girl but we’re all looking forward to seeing
her again. She’s a bit of Port history and a great
companion to the staff here at the Port.”

Members of the
public who want to send a message to Colin’s can email her
on colins@westgate.co.nz.

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